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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,185.97, 1,329,419.25 and 317,554.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,185.97, 1,329,419.25 and 317,554.43 is: 476,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,185.97 : 1,329,419.25 = 317,554.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,185.97/1,329,419.25 = 317,554.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,185.97x = 1,329,419.25 × 317,554.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,185.97x = 422,162,965,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,162,965,517.68/886,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,381.91

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